Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,920 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in Augusta earn between $65,130 and $102,860.
- $60K10th
- $65K25th
- $83KMedian
- $103K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,420 | $7,202 | $41.55 |
| Median | $82,950 | $6,912 | $39.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,130 | $5,428 | $31.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,860 | $8,572 | $49.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in Augusta earn 8% less than the Georgia average ($93,470) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($98,170). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $97,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $86,420 | $82,950 | $59,790 | $115,920 | 260 |
| Georgia | $93,470 | $96,760 | $59,800 | $125,550 | 4,030 |
| United States | $98,170 | $97,870 | $62,900 | $134,160 | 183,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $86,420, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $66,063 a year, or $5,505 a month and $2,541 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $66,212 | $5,518 |
| Working in GA | $66,063 | $5,505 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for speech-language pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $86,420 buys what about $94,034 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 7th of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Brunswick pays the most ($97,260).
Highest-paying cities for speech-language pathologists
El Centro, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($139,700).
- El Centro, CA$139,700
- Napa, CA$135,020
- San Jose, CA$134,270
- Santa Rosa, CA$132,480
- San Francisco, CA$130,240
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Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Augusta: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in Augusta?
$41.55 an hour on average, and $39.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the speech-language pathologists take-home pay in Augusta?
About $66,063 a year ($5,505 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,420.
Do speech-language pathologists earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($98,170).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1127; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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